Green Goose Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 This subject merits a separate thread and what better to start the ball rolling than with this serial offender:-http://i1318.photobucket.com/albums/t643/savedelhi/B1Edited_zpse6wl44fl.jpgThis is a novel approach but is none the less illegal as it contravenes one or more of the following items of legislation:-Section 224(3) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.Section 132(1) of the Highways Act 1980 Sections 43-47 of the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003 The adverts are attached with tamper-proof screws to the frame of the bike which is in turn attached with a VERY heavy chain.Apart from being illegal, these bikes deny cyclists the opportunity to secure their bikes at places such as railway stations, shopping area etc.Any member of the public is fully entitled to deface or remove these adverts after reporting them to Southwark Council.Happy hunting.GG Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/58177-illegal-advertising-graffiti/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjsl Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Really? That seems a bit harsh... as a cyclist I've never personally had a problem, thought it was a colouful bit of local advertising. My gran had one of those hoovers, it had headlight on the front to highlight those carpet crumbs, brilliant idea! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/58177-illegal-advertising-graffiti/#findComment-844939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Selfish use of bicycle parking... but encouraging people to deface the advert? Seems a bit childish. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/58177-illegal-advertising-graffiti/#findComment-844994 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cora Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 And I noticed someone has sprayed over it......really harsh! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/58177-illegal-advertising-graffiti/#findComment-845013 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jctg Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 There are worse things in life. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/58177-illegal-advertising-graffiti/#findComment-845015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinky-Di Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 A useful thread GG as there is quite a lot of fly posting going on. It seems to go in waves - until Southwark stops it by taking action against the perps.I think this Jane Jefferson one is hilarious because their slogan is "The only way is ethics".How ethical is it to locate illegal adverts around all of South London. It is breaking the law and it blocks secure parking for bikes.Di Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/58177-illegal-advertising-graffiti/#findComment-845018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Goose Posted May 6, 2015 Author Share Posted May 6, 2015 Cora Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> And I noticed someone has sprayed over> it......really harsh!Cora,This is a large operation with bikes parked outside stations all the way fro Balham to Blackheath! It might look like a nice mumsy advert but behind it is a very determined large scale enterprise.GG Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/58177-illegal-advertising-graffiti/#findComment-845047 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablogrande Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Didn't ISIS expand rapidly by illegally putting cards up in phone boxes? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/58177-illegal-advertising-graffiti/#findComment-845053 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamP Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 and by putting up a picture on the EDF the company gets even more advertising. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/58177-illegal-advertising-graffiti/#findComment-845064 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomskip Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 There is a house on Friern Road (top end evens side) with a forest of EA boards outside it. It might well be on the market with multiple agencies but as I understand it only one can have a board up. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/58177-illegal-advertising-graffiti/#findComment-845067 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Goose Posted May 6, 2015 Author Share Posted May 6, 2015 If you have seen these advertising bikes chained up elsewhere around South London, please post the locations here. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/58177-illegal-advertising-graffiti/#findComment-845078 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratty Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Or don't bother and try and enjoy your spare time. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/58177-illegal-advertising-graffiti/#findComment-845087 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidKruger Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 who cares ? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/58177-illegal-advertising-graffiti/#findComment-845102 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I care. Yes, there's worse things in the world to worry about but if people are concerned about these adverts (which shouldn't be there) then fair play to them for doing something and taken a small burden off the council. Clearing them up, especially the estate agent boards, is good for the area.ps not sure about the call to deface the adverts though, just remove them, Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/58177-illegal-advertising-graffiti/#findComment-845128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Goose Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 Southwark council says it receives around 100 complaints about graffiti every month. On its website it also advises that removing graffiti costs the UK over ?1 billion a year. That's Council money that could have been spent on better services for the community.Out of interest, the council will pay up to ?1,000 for info about repeat offenders. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/58177-illegal-advertising-graffiti/#findComment-845150 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jctg Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Green Goose Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Southwark council says it receives around 100> complaints about graffiti every month. This isn't tagging. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/58177-illegal-advertising-graffiti/#findComment-845163 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Goose Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 tomskip Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> There is a house on Friern Road (top end evens> side) with a forest of EA boards outside it. It> might well be on the market with multiple agencies> but as I understand it only one can have a board> up.Checked it. Only one board is allowed . It has five. Here is the appropriate section from the regs.1. The regulations for estate agent boards........................................Property owners or their agents have a right to display ?for sale? and ?to let? boards. The restrictions that apply to such boards are:Not more than one advertisement, consisting of a single board or two joined boards, is permitted; and where more than one advertisement is displayed, the first to be displayed shall be taken to be the one permitted.........................................................http://i1318.photobucket.com/albums/t643/savedelhi/Signs_zpsqgvgpvaw.jpgNot nice Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/58177-illegal-advertising-graffiti/#findComment-845185 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dprodonnell Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Are you sure you want to incite people to deface property that does not belong to them Green Goose? I know an entertainment company that does this - and a new bike shop - and I think it's innovative and inoffensive. Plus I'm cyclist and even I don't care. What about Foxtons minis? How do you feel about them? They drive me nuts but I'm not going to trash them. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/58177-illegal-advertising-graffiti/#findComment-846248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dun Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Sorry but they shouldn't be allowed to take up parking spaces for bikes. There are plenty of other ways of advertising. I'm happy to report them to the council and to complain to the company directly.What is the best email to use to complain to the council? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/58177-illegal-advertising-graffiti/#findComment-846357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Countrlass22 Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 We have seen these bikes there 1 outside church east dulwich grove.More Melbourne grove area,station area.Glad you picked up on issue.Ask James barber he can advise on here.Defacing is wrong though.Reporting if given advice is not within council remit for advertising. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/58177-illegal-advertising-graffiti/#findComment-846509 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Goose Posted May 11, 2015 Author Share Posted May 11, 2015 Countrlass22 Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> > Reporting if given advice is not within council> remit for advertising.Can't see what you are getting at. Please explain. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/58177-illegal-advertising-graffiti/#findComment-846531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Countrlass22 Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Ok,was not clear having re read just saying support you raising issue bikes advert boards.Having seen many around ed taking up valued bike locking stations.Glad you raised issue.Was suggesting you ask James barber local councillor often posts advice support on this forum and often knows ways to help with issues in local area. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/58177-illegal-advertising-graffiti/#findComment-846533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawberryheart Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Hmmmm dprodonnell I'm sure that's the surname of the lady that owns that cleaning company?!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/58177-illegal-advertising-graffiti/#findComment-846594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Goose Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 strawberryheart Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Hmmmm dprodonnell I'm sure that's the surname of> the lady that owns that cleaning company?!!Well spotted! There is a Mr D. O'Donnell who is spouse of Mrs J. O'Donnell who runs the business. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/58177-illegal-advertising-graffiti/#findComment-847326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KM Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Sorry Green Goose, I don't find it at all offensive. I think this is really innovative advertising - caught my attention, in a very positive way. Why are you on such a personal vendetta against this woman trying to start her own business - I think she should be applauded. She's employing staff and contributing to the local economy. I just wish I could afford a cleaner myself!Publically naming her is really inappropriate. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/58177-illegal-advertising-graffiti/#findComment-847360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now